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31. Which of the following materials are sampled and tested by an inspector at a construction site?
  1. Aggregate
  2. Hydraulic cement
  3. Reinforcing steel
  4. Fresh concrete mix
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32. Which of the following best describes the term "maximum bending moment in a beam"?
  1. Point along the beam that will deflect the furthest from the normal plane
  2. Point at which shear forces change from positive to negative within the beam
  3. Point at which a beam will fail due to bending
  4. All of the above
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33. Which of the following best represents when footings are appropriate to use?
  1. Shallow soils are not able to support foundation loads cost-effectively
  2. Foundation loads can be supported by shallow soils
  3. Deep, competent soils or bedrock can support the foundation loads
  4. None of the above
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34. Which of the following answers best describes why is it important to use critical path project management tools?
  1. To ensure consistent reporting and project benchmarking
  2. To produce reports or graphics that are easy to understand
  3. To obtain the information needed to assess the cost, status or performance of the project
  4. All of the above
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35. Which of the following assumptions regarding the compression strength of concrete used in reinforced concrete beam design is valid?
  1. The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recommends that all beams be designed using high strength concrete
  2. High strength concrete compression strengths range from 3,000 to 7,000 pounds per square inch
  3. Compression strength of normal concrete ranges from 3,000 to 7,000 pounds per square inch
  4. None of the above
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